'An Fheinn air a h-Uilinn', Early 20th century
Item
Identifier: Coll-98/3/3/3
Scope and Contents
Marked 'Mackinnon A17' and noted thus in previous historical records. The title of the booklet, An Fheinn air a h-Uilinn translates to English has 'The Fianna on their elbows', possibly referring to the semi-independent warrior bands in Irish mythology. It is a proverb in Gaelic to describe an action or activity only half complete. This notebook contains prose, possibly an essay, about the proverb. There are a number of annotations, possibly tutor's corrections, throughout the document.
Dates
- Early 20th century
Language of Materials
Scottish Gaelic
Physical Description
The booklet is in excellent condition. The ink is unfaded and the handwriting is clear.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 booklet
Previous reference
Mackinnon A.17
Physical Description
The booklet is in excellent condition. The ink is unfaded and the handwriting is clear.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: Pages folded and inserted into one another, and bound by contemporary string
Binding: Pages folded and inserted into one another, and bound by contemporary string
Dimensions
18.8 cm x 24.4 cm
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk